Cincinnati Reds News & Notes 04/29/2026

The Cincinnati Reds improved to 19-10 following a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies at Great American Ball Park. The win marks the club’s best 29-game start since 2006.

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MLB Game Recap

Chase Burns stifled Colorado over 6.0 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits with nine strikeouts on 97 pitches to earn his third win. The Reds took an early lead. Spencer Steer hit a two-run homer in the first. Relievers Graham Ashcraft, Tony Santillan, and Brock Burke combined for three scoreless frames of one-hit ball. Elly De La Cruz’s two-run blast in the eighth served as the final turning point to secure the win.

Standout Performer

Elly De La Cruz finished 3-for-4 with his 10th home run, four RBIs, and two stolen bases. His eighth-inning shot iced the game, while his two early stolen bases manufactured runs that put the Rockies away early. Defensively, his backhand play in the second inning saved a run, further cementing his impact on the outcome.

Key News & Notes

The Reds activated catcher Jose Trevino on Tuesday, optioning P.J. Higgins to Triple-A. Nick Lodolo is slated for a May 2 rehab start with Triple-A Louisville after a scoreless stint in Dayton. High-A prospect Alfredo Duno was a notable concern Tuesday, exiting his game with a trainer after an apparent lower-body injury.

Farm Report

• Triple-A: Hector Rodriguez hit his fifth home run. The Louisville Bats won 5-1. Noelvi Marte extended his stolen base streak to six games.
• Double-A: Carlos Jorge hit his first homer of the season in Chattanooga’s 4-3 win. Caleb Ferguson tossed a hitless rehab inning.
• High-A: Ryan McCrystal drove in two runs, but the Dayton Dragons fell 11-6 in their road trip opener.
• Single-A: Tyson Lewis had three hits in Daytona’s 11-10 loss. The game included back-to-back home runs by Jacob Friend and Bernard Moon.